Wilcox, Joseph –

Son of Hannah Wilcox, of 241, Manchester Road, Walkden, Lancashire. Accidentally killed when a rifle grenade exploded during training. Death reported by letter from Lance Corporal Sidney Jones of the Manchester Regiment. Reported as WILLCOCK in F&WJ.

Personal details

  • Surname: Wilcox
  • Forename: Joseph
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Walkden, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Walkden, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 22
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 18th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 17th (2nd City) (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: 8930
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Manchester, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Bethune Town Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
  • CWGC reference: V. H. 33.

Local newspaper entries

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 25/08/1916 01/09/1916 05/01/1917 06/07/1917

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